Jury: Split verdict in Bluefield civil rights case
A federal jury in Bluefield found Gary L. Messenger II guilty on one count of use of unreasonable force by a person acting under color of law and not guilty on the second count involving intimidation and threats. The verdict followed about six hours of deliberation in the trial over Raymond Neal Rose of Welch. Sentencing is set for Aug. 21 at 1 30 p.m. Bond will continue until then.
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Faber
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Marcus Alvin Rose
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Arrest Made In McDowell County Fatal Shooting
Keystone report states 40 year old John Saunders of Upland was charged with first degree murder in the early Thursday shooting death of 24 year old Lacy Mullins III of Northfork. Mullins died of four gunshot wounds found inside a truck near the top of Burke Mountain. Saunders arraigned and held without bond, with a bond hearing planned next week. The shooting occurred about one mile outside Keystone. a mine supervisor found Mullins.
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John Saunders
Upland
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Northfork
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Keystone City
Civil War Days bring history alive for Princeton students
Local elementary students at Princeton City Park joined Olde Towne Princeton Civil War Days reenactments featuring Union and Confederate camps, period clothing, and a Mary Todd Lincoln portrayal. Organizers stressed the Civil War included home fronts and slavery as a broader issue.
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Noon Tunes Kickoff of Chicory Square Concert Series
The Bluefield High School band opened the Chicory Square Concert Series in Luebfield amid about 100 attendees. Sponsored by the Daily Telegraph, the event marks 13 years of Friday downtown concerts as Mel Saunders leads the BHS band for the 12th year to start the series.
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Anawalt rejects Gary water system plan
Anawalt officials say they will not connect to the Gary water system as a $3.6 million regional project proceeds. The plan calls for three phases including a Gary system overhaul and a future extension toward Anawalt, but Mayor Eva Sue Rash notes the town will pursue affordable, locally provided water amid financial concerns.
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